Chapter 36 Earth Temple
Sevis always felt that Link was unreasonable in his work and could not keep up with his thinking, but this time, he finally found a familiar feeling. Compared to the last alliance, this time, he was more obvious, and he was very familiar with it, who was born in a noble family.
Because of the identity of the Son of Nature, Sevis did not consider this aspect. When he saw the ring symbolizing the identity of an ally, he realized it. Malik's clergy is conspiracy and secrets. Since Link is an ally with him, he will definitely be able to borrow Malik's conspiracy barriers and tricks.
No wonder I believed so easily last time that I could not see through such a simple truth as a Malik believer...
In fact, Link did not consider setting up a temple in Vaulet at the beginning. Voran was because he saved the lives of the people in the city from the undead. Krenberg is located in the easternmost part of the mainland, with a relatively closed geographical location, simple folk customs, and is more likely to accept the natural sect. Vaulet is different. As the satellite city of Hornheim, this place is completely the territory of magic gods. Even if the people in the city are mostly craftsmen and without faith, it is difficult for them to accept a new sect, let alone abide by many complicated and restrictive rules.
Besides, the Druid and Hornheim have been intimidated for a long time, and it is difficult to live in peace with the human beings who are eager for quick success and selfish. It is located at the forefront of the battlefield. Even if a temple is set up, the god of war, Vlajede or the god of light, Ilias, is more likely to be accepted.
But when Link thought of using the temple as an excuse, the more he thought about it, the more he thought it was a good idea.
With the protection of the temple, why should the refugees go to Krenberg to seek far away? They can also release this as a signal. By joining the Anti-Dead Alliance, they can be allowed to build a temple. Through the faith pillar, they can purify corroded land, which is much more practical than some gods who have no protection.
[How can you have such a philanthropy?] Lorelai, who was once a god, rebuked Link for treating faith as a business, and this impure faith has little meaning.
[The reason why humans believe in gods is because they desire to obtain protection and protection. Gods take away their faith and bring blessings. This is a transaction in itself, so why should they be too noble?] Link did not respect the gods very much. In his opinion, the so-called gods are just spiritual bodies with stronger power. They have not yet transcended the boundaries between birth and death. The relationship between God and humans is like farmers and flocks of chickens, and gods provide food and safe shelter, because the flocks of chickens can produce the "eggs" needed by the gods.
[Ah... I can't argue with you.] Lorelai knew that humans and gods were indeed what they wanted, so he no longer argued with Link.
Sevis's current wealth and life are now tied to Vaulet. "As long as he can save his status and life, I am willing to add..."
After half of his words, Link stopped his eyes and put his finger on his lips. "Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Is it so easy? Sevis expressed doubts that a temple has such great power? Can't the pillars directly use their own power to interfere in the material world? How...
"Yes, the pillar is not allowed, so I need the Son of Nature."
Looking at Link's smiling expression, Sevis suddenly realized.
“Isn’t this going against the precepts of the Son of Nature?”
"The pillar agreed to me to create a sect and be an apostle. I naturally have an obligation to protect the believers of the pillar."
Sevis wiped off the sweat beads on his forehead, hoping that things would be solved as Link said.
As soon as the talks were over, Link met Doyle and Alicina outside the living room who had washed and enjoyed breakfast.
Knowing that what was being talked about was important, Doyle no longer interrupted Link's thoughts like he did at the beginning.
"How are you talking?" Alicina didn't want to interfere in the affairs of the nobles, but seeing Doyle's expression beside her was changing. She knew that she must have learned Link's thoughts through the same heart, so she became curious and thought that things were very difficult.
"I have already thought of a solution, it depends on how the nobles deal with it. Should the great priest stay here for a few days, or set off to return to Xindu immediately?" Link did have the idea of letting Doyle take the lead first. But if the great priest is there, he is afraid of being opposed by her.
[No, I am no longer a believer of the Chenxi Sect, and she will not interfere with my behavior.] Doyle couldn't wait to prove that she was not a burden, even if it violated the education she had received before.
[Of course she won't interfere with you, she will accuse me.] Link is not in a hurry to draw a conclusion, so it's better to wait until the announcement is posted to see the results. I hope this move can shock those nobles who want to take advantage of the fire and rob. If you encounter someone who is stubborn... Let's talk about it then.
Alicina nodded. She believed that with Link's ability, she should be able to deal with some small nobles. "The Grand Priest ordered me to wait for the handover here."
The term “Hmm?” caught Link’s attention.
Waolet is not a parish in the morning light. Could this handover be...it refers to the surveillance of Doyle?
Immediately, his face became gloomy.
"I thought the position of custody was replaced by me."
Doyle's face changed suddenly, who understood Link's meaning.
Alicina sighed, "Although faith has been restored, the transaction between the pillar and the morning light is still effective. The pillar of the earth can support it until now, not only the pillar of the wind, but the morning light has also made a lot of efforts."
Link looked surprised. The transaction between Zhu and Chenxi still counted after the power of faith was restored. Why did Gasos not mention it at all? Moreover, what are the conditions for this transaction? He did not explain it when he met Francesca last time.
“What does this have to do with handover?”
"Chenxi didn't tell us about the content of his transaction with the pillar, so we need to prepare a believer around you who can convey Chenxi's wishes. Monitoring Doyle is just a way to go. After all, her seal has been broken, and even if you guarantee it, something will inevitably happen. When Chenxi personally put the seal, didn't he warn you that once the seal is broken again, will he do it yourself?"
"I haven't forgotten."
"There is no need to be wary. The person who comes is an acquaintance and will not be bad for her..." Alicina suddenly paused and then smiled bitterly, "I can't guarantee whether he will be bad for Doyle. The man's personality is too stubborn. The priest also specifically reminded me. I sent him out this time to have some experience. I took the initiative to tell you, hoping that you don't misunderstand."
Doyle gasped, "Is it the teacher?"
Alicina nodded, Doyle's face turned pale in an instant, like a child who had done something wrong and was afraid to see his parents, his eyes and expression were full of fear.
"Teacher?" Doyle's unusual behavior made Link feel strange. It was just a teacher. Is it necessary to be so afraid?
"Her swordsman, the deputy commander of the Knight of Dawn, is the successor of the commander appointed by the Grand Priest. He is extremely excellent in terms of ability and character. The only disadvantage is his stubborn personality."
Listening to the description, it should be a stern personality, and it happens to be the type of person I hate the most... Link complained in his heart, [Are you afraid of him?]
Doyle shivered, still feeling anxious.
Link didn't want to force her to say it either. Turn the topic to the fact that he had reached an intention with Sevis to build a temple in Waolette.
The great priest's reaction was very plain. He just nodded to show that he knew.
Vaulet is in a special situation. Not only is it located at the junction of the three princes, but as the satellite city of Hornheim, the influence of the magic god on it is deeply rooted. If any god is replaced, it would be difficult to win believers for a while, so she never tried the idea of building a temple of Dawn in this newly independent city.
Even if the pillar is a god who does not rely on faith to survive. What is the point of not having believers... Wait! Believers, temple...
Alicina suddenly figured out what Link used it to, and insisted on building a natural temple in this city with complex environments in order to include Waolet in her own protection area.
The Son of Nature does have a precept that he cannot interfere with internal matters of species. The creation of a sect is a task given to Link by Zhu Gang. He can fight against any nobles and foreign forces who want to get involved in the city in the name of protecting believers. And... through these two months of getting along, Alicina believes that Link will not only prepare a one-hand plan, but there should be other solutions besides himself.
After chatting with the great priest in the courtyard for so long, Link finally waited for the official document with the seal of the city lord. Fern personally led a team to the bulletin board in the outer city to post fresh notices. In order to make the news of choosing Vaulet as the temple of nature more authentic, Link wanted to go with them. He asked Doyle to stay in the city lord's house in the name of protecting Sevis, but took Jafar away.
Doyle was very unhappy about this. She and the wolf were completely inconsistent. Doyle felt that she was much more useful than Jafar. If that annoying guy was not the Druid, Link would have terminated the contract. What is the difference between a demon who acted against his master's wishes and betrayal? Especially when her seal was loose, it was related to that guy. When he thought of this, Doyle's anger rushed straight.
As soon as he walked out of the city lord's mansion, Link saw Yoda, the head of the branch of the Adventure Guild who was waiting outside the gate.
He had just come up and before he could speak, Link spoke in front of Yoda, "I have something important to do, and I'll talk after it's done."
Yoda had no choice but to shut up. Since Link said it was important, he could only put the union affairs aside for the time being, but he did not plan to wait for the union and follow him to the outer city.
When he saw a group of fully armed soldiers of the centurion, who was the city lord's confidant, come to the bulletin board, he immediately surrounded him.
Link, wearing casual clothes, attracted the attention of onlookers. The appearance of people from other worlds and their black hair and eyes were very similar to the rumored son of nature.
People whispered to discuss whether the young man who appeared with the guards would be the giant wind falcon that appeared over the city in the morning? But they did not dare to confirm his identity to Link.
Soon, the announcement was nailed down and everyone's attention was immediately diverted. In this war-torn era, except for the nobles and the church, there were very few people who could read and read. People were looking forward to the centurion who posted the announcement read out the content written above.
"Announcement, I announced as the city lord that from now on, I will build a natural temple in Waolet to worship the pillar of the land. I have decided to choose the site of the tree man forest on the outskirts of the city." Fern read the content of the announcement twice with his voice.
As soon as the news came out, the whole city was in an uproar. We were going to build a natural temple in Waolet?!
After reading the announcement, Link walked out of the city without saying a word, and some people followed him. He wanted to verify with his own eyes whether this was the legendary son of nature?
When he came to the forest made of tree people, Link pressed his hands on the ground and spread his thoughts around him.
[I am Link, the son of nature. I am the command of the pillar god Gasos to create the natural sect and choose this place as the temple of faith dedicated to the pillar of the land.]
The trees that were usually motionless took action and pulled their roots out of the soil. A piece of clean land was immediately cleared around Link.
This scene immediately caused a louder roar than the previous announcement, and everyone in the entire market area rushed over.
"That man is indeed the son of nature!"
"Don't squeeze behind you!"
"Did you feel the ground seem to be shaking?"
"It's not an illusion, it's really shocking!"
As the vibration on the surface became stronger and stronger, the crowded crowd scattered.
The ground where Link stroked his hands raised a stone foundation, and the top was a white deer-shaped sculpture. This was an altar controlled by elements. Although it was too simple, the pillars were the gods of nature and did not require fancy decorations and grand buildings to highlight their identity.
"Jafar." Link called the wolf. Jafar, who had been squatting quietly behind him, walked forward.
"You are the druid of the Pillar of the Earth, and you will temporarily supervise it."
The wolf who received the order turned into a human and turned into a gray-haired and gray-bearded old man, older than the replica Link saw in the game fantasy.
Seeing the wolf turn into a human, the crowd of onlookers gave a burst of exclamations. Those who were brave even ran up and asked what are the benefits of becoming a believer?
Jafar showed displeasure, but Link patiently explained the teachings of the natural sect. Unlike other gods, the pillars will not respond to the wishes of believers. All beliefs will be used to purify the land corrupted by the undead and eliminate violent beasts. Those who are pious in the mind can obtain the blessings of the druids, while those who are false believers will not get any benefits.
Some farmers whose land was polluted and could no longer cultivate them immediately expressed their desire to enter the church. These ancestors were all farmers' civilians who were illiterate and had no skills other than planting food. They could only hope that the pillars could purify the corroded land and let them return to their homes.
"I do not recommend that you go back to a small village that lacks protection. There are not only wandering undeads, but also bandits who are more hateful than undead. The protection of the pillar can stop the undead, but cannot stop the evil people who are dark inside. The survival rate of staying in the big city is much higher. As for the food and accommodation issues you are worried about, the city lord will solve them one by one for you. Vaulet is surrounded by endless plains. As long as you pray honestly, the pillar will transform your pious thoughts into divine power and inject them into the land to purify the corrupt poison of the undead."
Everyone has more or less heard of the newly established natural sect, but no one has really witnessed it with his own eyes. Most of them are watching, but only a few of them join.
But that was enough, all Link wanted was a temple with believers.
Jafar was a druid who had experienced the Temple of the Valhalla and was no stranger to the presidency. Link handed over the scene to him and walked towards the bulletin board. He didn't want to go to the crowded crowd in front, Yoda kept standing here and waiting. When he saw Link coming over, he hurriedly waved his hand.
He thought he was going to talk about magic props he had not had time to make since he left. Link briefly explained that after leaving Vaulet, there were various situations on the road, and he had no extra time and energy to make magic props.
Yoda waved her hands repeatedly, saying that she was not talking about magic props.
This made Link wonder. His transaction with the union was limited to magic props and fake identity. Now there is no need to use the identity of Ranger Melville. What do Yoda want to talk about? Could it be that cunning president who is as cunning as a fox and wants to make a new deal?
Yoda lowered her voice, "I want to see you."
Ren? Link frowned. He thought it was Bridge. He was hesitating whether to meet. He seemed to guess what Link meant, and Yoda said another sentence.
"Not the president."
Oh...Link's curiosity was aroused by being an agent through the union.
Returning to the union site in the inner city, there were a group of people sitting or standing in the deserted hall, all wearing hooded cloaks. When they saw Link entering, they all turned their heads and stood up.
One of them took off his hood and showed a face that had a one-sided relationship. Link remembered that his name was Belloc, who was the prop master around Bridge, a half-elves with night elf blood.
There are too many people...
Link didn't think that these people wanted to do anything to him, but Belloc was specially made by a mixed race under Malik's instruction, with the purpose of mixing into human society to steal intelligence. After Claudia's incident was exposed, the other half-elves must not be able to survive.
He understood a little why he saw Belloc in Vaulet. The city is now in a homemade state. Sevis is busy with how to deal with the attacks of the nobles and has no time to worry about the half-elf who was smuggled in by the union.
"All of them here?"
Yoda was stunned at first, then reacted and practiced nodded, "Yes, they are all mixed-bloods of night elves."
"I specially brought me here, is there anything wrong?"
Chapter completed!